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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 6, 2005--Amerada Hess Corporation (NYSE: AHC) announced today that it is contributing $2 million to assist the disaster relief efforts in Asia resulting from the devastating earthquake and tsunami. Of the $2 million, $1 million is being contributed to Save the Children for their invaluable work in Indonesia and $1 million to the Rachaprachanukroach Foundation, under the Royal patronage of the King, for their support of children in Thailand impacted by the tragedy. In addition, the Company will match individual employee donations to major international relief organizations.
John Hess, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Amerada Hess said: "The Company and its employees are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life. We offer our sincerest condolences to those impacted by this devastating event and are deeply appreciative of the extraordinary efforts being made by all the relief organizations."
About Amerada Hess Corporation
Amerada Hess, headquartered in New York, is a global integrated energy company engaged in the exploration for and the production, purchase, transportation and sale of crude oil and natural gas, as well as the production and sale of refined petroleum products.
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